Middle and High School students pose for science fair winning photo. Photo contains 30 people smiling with ribbons.

Scientific Excellence on Display at Surry County Schools Secondary Science Fair

Surry County Schools

January 23, 2025

Middle and high school students from across Surry County Schools put their scientific skills to the test at the annual Secondary Science Fair, presenting a total of 33 projects that explored a wide range of topics—from renewable energy and physics to nutrition and environmental science.

The top projects from the Junior (Middle School) and Senior (High School) divisions will advance to the regional science fair, where students will compete against their peers from across the region.

Junior (Middle School) Advancing Projects:

  1. Music...Yah or Neigh – Callie Hazel & Jayden Smith (Meadowview Magnet Middle)

  2. It's Electric – Emilynn Haymore (Pilot Mountain Middle)

  3. Water to Power – Carr Norris & Easton Sallee (Pilot Mountain Middle)

  4. Best Temperature for the Ball – Levi Freeman & Kaleb Williams (Pilot Mountain Middle)

  5. Water Worth – Jace Edwards & Thaddeus Maurer (Central Middle)

Alternates:

  • LED Light vs. Incandescent Lights – Daylen Snow & Gracie Snow (Central Middle)

  • Which Cup Keeps Water Cold? – Paisley Montgomery & Kate Williams (Meadowview Magnet Middle)

Senior (High School) Advancing Projects:

  1. Bounce Back – William Cowan (North Surry High)

  2. Ping Pong Perfection – Ava McPeak, Catherine Chaire, & Ian Bello (North Surry High)

  3. Should We Electrify America? – Carter Hull (North Surry High)

  4. The Science of Swimming – Grace Minton (North Surry High)

  5. The Science of Sunlight: What Cat Grass Needs to Survive – Dayton Haynes, Anne Campbell Pace, & Sailor Johnson (North Surry High)

Alternates:

  • Taste Like Deception – Angie Guarneros & Gladys Estudillo (Surry Early College)

  • Glengary Alpaca Nutrition vs. Llama Feed – Michaela Nay (Surry Early College)

“These students have demonstrated impressive critical thinking, problem-solving, and research skills,” said Dr. Travis L. Reeves, Superintendent of Surry County Schools. “Their hard work and dedication to scientific inquiry will serve them well as they move forward to the regional competition, where I know they will represent our district well.”

Surry County Schools is committed to fostering student interest in STEM fields through hands-on, inquiry-based learning opportunities like the science fair. The district wishes all advancing students the best of luck at the regional level.